Send me email updates about messages I've received on the site and the latest news from The CafeMom Team.
By signing up, you certify that you are female and accept the Terms of Service and have read the
Privacy Policy.

Can a TX OB drop you at 34 weeks? What are the laws there?

A gal in another group is feeling her OB might drop her if she doesn't play nice and comply. She's 34 weeks or so and she doesn't want to have continuous monitors. She's VBACing, and the OB feels otherwise and has been threatening to drop her if she doesn't do everything that she says...

Is there a website that lists what OBs can and can't do according to the state they're in? Can they REALLY drop a client so close to delivery in Texas?

I am no familiar with the state laws here especially since I don't use an OB GYN but firstly if I were her I would find another provider the moment I found the doctor was not supportive and threatening to end care. I would call the TEXAS health department in Austin and speak to some there to get advice, she could even call a legal helpline one that offers free initial advice. I would also call the health insurance and explain her situation and especially explain how threatened she feels by doctor which is causing a lot of unneeded stress for her and unborn baby. Then request for a Clinical expection for another provider. Basically this would be requesting coverage for another provider that is not in network with the health insurance company because of her current doctor's behaviour. Personally I would not want to try to stay with her current doctor if he is not supportive and understanding of her needs. She could also call the hospital and see what their rules and regulations are with regards to constant monitoring. Lastly her insurance may not even cover a midwife at birth center but they just might cover a midwife at a hospital so check that option but more importantly call around to birthing centers and midwives that don't deliver in hospital. For one she will definitely get her vbac unless an issue arises but they will also work with her financially. Good luck to your friend.

Send me email updates about messages I've received on the site and the latest news from The CafeMom Team.
By signing up, you certify that you are female and accept the Terms of Service and have read the
Privacy Policy.